SIU Athletics receives $4.5 million gift supporting women’s scholarships, Charlotte West Stadium
CARBONDALE, Ill. – A $4.5 million gift from an anonymous donor will leave a lasting impact on generations of Salukis. The donation, part of the donor’s estate plan, will benefit two key areas: $4 million to support scholarships
Former Saluki Peters makes big league debut
A former Saluki made their MLB debut over the weekend. Friday night, the Tampa Bay Rays called up Tristan Peters to the big leagues. Peters was amember of the 2021 SIU team that won 40 games and
Attorney argues IL should honor TX warrants for absconding Dems
By GREG BISHOP Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO, Ill. (IRN) — An Illinois state senator acting as local counsel for the Texas Republicans wanting to have that state’s warrants for absconding Democrats recognized by Illinois says it’s a
Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal
Former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan departs the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after receiving a 7 ½-year prison sentence on corruption charges on June 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News
Carbondale native Trey McKinney sets record at Lake St. Clair Bassmaster event
Carbondale native Trey McKinney won the 2025 Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair event on Sunday, leading from start to finish. The 20-year-old caught five smallmouth bass that weighed 23 pounds, 13 ounces on the final day
Herman’s Music Minute for August 11th
On this day in music history… In 1964, the Richard Lester film A Hard Day’s Night was released in the U.S., one month after its U.K. release. Starring The Beatles in their first motion picture, the Fab
Mass shooting in Baltimore leaves 1 dead, 5 injured including 5-year-old girl
One man was killed and at least six people have been injured, including a 5-year-old girl, in a mass shooting in a Baltimore neighborhood over the weekend. Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said at a news conference
Israeli PM Netanyahu defends military offensive, says starvation claims in Gaza are ‘exaggerated’
Speaking at a press briefing for international journalists in Jerusalem on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended plans for a military push into Gaza City, insisting that Israel “has no choice” but to see the fight
Dream Theater reveal Fall 2025 U.S. tour performing ‘Parasomnia’ in its entirety
Progressive metal giants Dream Theater will embark on a U.S. tour set for Fall 2025, where they’ll be performing their latest album Parasomnia ‘in full’ as part of a special “evening with” concert experience. Parasomnia marked the
Maroon 5 to release new album ‘Love Is Like’, launch U.S. tour
Maroon 5 will drop their eighth studio album, “Love Is Like” on August 15; and will also will launch an arena tour in support of the new LP in North America. “Love Is Like” will be the